When those in government exercise power recognized by citizens as right and legitimate, they are exercising ______.
a. leadership
b. justice
c. authority
d. force
c. authority
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Ancient political philosophers, such as Aristotle, held that the first task of any government was to
A. cultivate virtue among the governed. B. represent the will of the people. C. exalt those who were wise above all others. D. protect and enlarge the aristocracy. E. build and maintain a conquering army.
Which of the following posits that countries that depend on revenue from natural resources will find it difficult to democratize?
A. survival story B. contestation C. the political resource curse D. inclusion
Electoral barriers to voting are increasingly playing a role in lower turnout
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which is NOT a way in which the Fed was strengthened after the Great Depression?
a. It gained the ability to act as the lender of last resort to banks. b. The U.S. dollar (USD) was no longer tied to gold reserves. c. It can ensure credit liquidity. d. It can set the USD–euro exchange rate. e. None of the above